diff --git a/nixos/modules/services/matrix/tuwunel.nix b/nixos/modules/services/matrix/tuwunel.nix
index b3a66017734c..1c760c6293cb 100644
--- a/nixos/modules/services/matrix/tuwunel.nix
+++ b/nixos/modules/services/matrix/tuwunel.nix
@@ -216,6 +216,8 @@ in
       startLimitBurst = 5;
       startLimitIntervalSec = 60;
       serviceConfig = {
+        Type = "notify";
+
         DynamicUser = true;
         User = cfg.user;
         Group = cfg.group;